Speakers

Compared to the first version of the Rockster Air, the Rockster Air 2 is now a little more manageable. The design is more reminiscent of classic, active PA speakers and thanks to the new carrying handles, the speaker is easy to transport despite its...

3 expert reviews

In many respects, the HW-Q600C is just what the market is asking for. Reasonably priced, well-equipped and with some real positives where performance is concerned, it’s a fairly robust alternative to the default Sony and Sonos alternatives. But it...

6 expert reviews

As long as you don’t find the looks a bit try-hard, and as long as you’ve got plenty of patience where the control app is concerned, there’s an awful lot to like about the way the JBL L42ms handles your favourite music

5 expert reviews

The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar is a one-box Atmos soundbar that entertains with a wide, tall, and spacious sound. Its direct and punchy performance brings power to films and TV, though it does on occasion misbehave with its strange audio dropouts.

12 expert reviews

Affordable and functional, the Sony XB100 delivers satisfying bass and mids. With an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating and surprising volume for its size, it’d make a good BBQ companion. That said, it lags behind competitors in terms of features...

8 expert reviews

The Sony SRS-XV800 is a versatile speaker for times when you need serious volume. If you host rocking parties or small-scale events, this could be the perfect companion.

9 expert reviews

The Authentics 500 is a powerful wireless speaker that can double as a smart home controller with powerful and big sound, but it lacks audio finesse considering its cost.

11 expert reviews

Sales are guaranteed, but is Beat's first portable speaker any good?

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Sony's discreet new surround sound system offers incredible immersion for an incredible fee.

3 expert reviews

The Sonos Sub 4 feels like a minor upgrade on the Sub 3 that came before it. The design shaves a few kgs off its predecessor and brings a fresh matte finish, while the spec improvements should improve performance and connectivity. However, you’ll have...

4 expert reviews

The Klipsch Flexus Core 200 soundbar packs a powerful punch with bagloads of bass and an impressively spacious presentation, but the class leaders offer more balanced and expressive results

6 expert reviews

The Vizio 2.1 Soundbar is a budget-friendly bundle that uses a subwoofer to add some thunder to audio, but its overall sound quality falls short of impressive.

4 expert reviews

If you are already deep into an Alexa-powered smart home, the Pop makes sense for the one or two rooms where you can’t justify spending $50 on another speaker (or couldn’t wait for one of Amazon’s frequent sales). It’s also a good upgrade for any aging...

17 expert reviews

The Sony HT-S100F is mediocre for mixed usage. This bar has a slightly uneven sound profile since it struggles to reproduce the deep rumble and punch of bass, affecting its performance with bass-heavy music genres and movies. It's better suited for...

2 expert reviews

The XBoom Go XG8T is robustly made and simple to use, but its bassy, booming sound doesn’t have the subtlety to trouble the crème de la crème

3 expert reviews

The KEF LS60 Wireless is everything a modern all-in-one hi-fi system should be, combining eye-catching looks, a suite of useful features and outstanding sound quality

8 expert reviews

As I said in the intro, I can only imagine how difficult it is for traditional hi-fi companies to find their space in an increasingly connected audio marketplace, but I think Rotel has done a good job with the S14. Unlike offerings from many of its...

3 expert reviews

The huge Dali speakers can be accused of being priced to match their size, and I agree that it’s a lot of money, but not that it’s expensive. The alternatives in this price range are few and far between, even if they are very good. What especially...

3 expert reviews

The Revival Audio Atalante 3 is a debut model from a small French manufacturer. But what a debut! Although there is no shortage of choice in the class of mid-range passive compact speakers, they deserve to be taken seriously into consideration. The...

3 expert reviews

Compared to the KEF LS 60 Wireless, the smaller Dynaudio speakers are at least as good at audio reproduction. But they play and sound differently. The English speakers give the music more warmth and fuller sound – especially in the midrange, while the...

4 expert reviews

There’s no denying that KEF’s meta-fication of the speakers has pushed the price up into the upper air. This is not only due to the Meta or the improved cabinet, but also the general price increase on everything from parts to shipping. It doesn’t...

3 expert reviews

The 803D4 is ideal for those who like acoustic and instrumental tracks, ranging from jazz, classical, older pop, and modern alternative. It excels in precise imaging and delivers exceptional clarity in excellent and average recordings. It is...

4 expert reviews

If you're after a portable multiroom speaker that sounds just as good as it looks, the Audio Pro A15 is a fantastic choice. There aren't tonnes of extra features but there are a few different ways to connect to it, including both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

3 expert reviews

The small Silver 100 7G in Limited Edition costs close to a few hundred more than the unlimited version. You can therefore save money by buying the regular edition, and get exactly the same great sound quality. For this is really an extremely good buy,...

2 expert reviews

The Argon Audio Forte A5 MK2 is a refinement of an already successful recipe. The sound is nothing to complain about, as they play with a precision you’ll have to look hard for in this price range. Here the choice will easily come down to between it...

2 expert reviews